Isoparce_cupressi

<i>Isoparce cupressi</i>

Isoparce cupressi

Species of moth

Isoparce cupressi, the baldcypress sphinx or cypress sphinx, is a moth of the family Sphingidae.

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Distribution

It is found in cypress swamps in from Maryland to Texas. It has been reported from Mexico.[2]

Description

The wingspan is 60–65 mm (2.4–2.6 in).

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Biology

There are at least four generations per year in Louisiana with adults on wing from February to October.

References

  1. [1]
    "CATE Creating a Taxonomic eScience - Sphingidae". Cate-sphingidae.org. Archived from the original on 2012-11-10. Retrieved 2011-11-01.
  2. [2]
    "Silkmoths". Silkmoths.bizland.com. 2007-07-04. Archived from the original on 2015-04-28. Retrieved 2011-11-01.


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